Master Production Scheduler

About the Role

Agility Robotics is seeking to hire a Master Production Scheduler to lead the creation of our Master Production Schedule, (MPS) in our state-of-the-art robotics manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the body of work orders that drive production and assembly activities.

This role is a highly visible role, and involves partnership with planning staff, production coordinators, manufacturing engineers, purchasing and inventory teams to align production output with business goals. The Master Production Scheduler must be able to facilitate interdepartmental projects, lead coordinate efforts and keep track of materials in a fast paced production environment.

The scheduling of manufacturing labor, machinery and materials affect our ability to facilitate best-in-class customer experiences. The Master Production Scheduler needs to consider labor efficiency, material readiness, customer delivery performance, layers in the bill of materials, and cycle times for production cells in order to optimize production activities in an environment that oftentimes can include adversarial metrics.

The Master Production Scheduler also is responsible for creating non-standard work orders for the transformation of materials, for rework or repair of assemblies. This effort may involve quality staff, engineering support and other internal staff as needed. The Mater Production Scheduling reports to the Director of Planning & Supply Chain and should require minimal supervision. The position involves a high degree of interaction with Manufacturing, Sales, Accounting, Purchasing, Engineering, and other company departments and requires a strong ability to exercise independent judgment.

About the Work

• Develop and Maintain the master Production Schedule (MPS) consisting of work orders created in our ERP system
• Optimize the work order schedule based on material availability, labor constraints, machinery availability, and other factors
• Track production schedule attainment / adherence and change requests
• Identify risks to production and work with staff on mitigation activities
• Monitor work order aging and reschedule any missed production output within factory & material capacity constraints
• Lead scheduling meetings and provide clear visibility to all staff that rely on production information
• Use ERP functionality to track material movements, work order attainment, assembly revisions and material transformations
• Enable the configuration of simulations based on guidance to explore comparative production scenarios
• Other duties as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Sciences or other related field
• 4+ years of experience in production scheduling in a complex, low-volume high-mix manufacturing environment (robotics, EMS or other technology company)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong ability to use ERP/MRP systems
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, order processing times, material planning and manufacturing processes
• Strong ability to use analytical tools including Google Sheets and/or MS Excel
• Ability to operate with limited supervision, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Preferred: APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBF CPF or other related certifications

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Example:

• This role requires the ability to complete the following physical activities in warehouse-like environments:Move yourself in different positions to accomplish tasks while stooping and holding 10lbs.Remain in a stationary position frequently, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjust or move objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.Able to work in various positions / environments including overhead reaching, kneeling, crawling, twisting and stretching on dusty concrete floors, rubber mats and steel.Routinely required to; talk and hear; use hands to touch, feel, handle, push/pull and move objects; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; see differences between colors, shades, and brightness.This job requires PPE inclusive of but not limited to safety-toe shoes, gloves and safety glasses.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.